Ross vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Alder Rank #1,424

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Ross or Alder more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Ross and Alder mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Ross and Alder boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.